Dominican Republic general election, 1938

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General elections were held in the Dominican Republic on 16 May 1938.[1] Jacinto Peynado of the Dominican Party was the only candidate in the presidential election and was elected unopposed, although his predecessor Rafael Trujillo mainteained absolute control of the country.[2] The Dominican Party won every seat in the Senate elections.

Results

President

Candidate Party Votes %
Jacinto PeynadoDominican Party319,680100
Invalid/blank votes -
Total319,680100
Source: Nohlen

Congress

Party Votes % House Senate
Seats +/- Seats +/-
Dominican Party319,680100 13+1
Invalid/blank votes ----
Total319,680100 13+1
Source: Nohlen

References

  1. Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p247 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  2. Nohlen, p259